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Business Emergency Contact Information Update
Business Emergency Contact Information Update Instructions This information will only be used in the event of an after-hours emergency or incident at your business. Information will not be shared outside of law enforcement agencies and the fire department. All information is optional. In the event of an incident, emergency responders may request that an authorized person respond to the business to reset a ringing alarm, provide helpful information, represent an owner's interests, or secure the property after a fire or break-in. It would be necessary for that person to respond with keys to the property, and a proper alarm code if applicable. Please provide the information requested below, providing as many details as possible. Contact information will be kept strictly confidential and only used for notification purposes by law enforcement and/or the fire department. If you have questions about how information will be stored and used, contact our dispatch center at (402)375-2626. Business Emergency Contacts Update Form Business Information: If your business name is indicated by any signage on the exterior of the building, list that business name. If the main phone number is answered with a recording or automated attendant, indicate an inside phone number by which an employee can be reached immediately, if one is available. A separate form should be filled out for each business location or physical address. Required Fields: - Business Name - Street Address - City - Zip - Business Phone Number - Business Email After Hours Contact(s): In the event of an emergency, the dispatch center will begin with the first emergency contact and proceed down the list until a responsible party is notified. List contacts in your preferred notification order preference. Information will only be used in the event of an emergency. List as many contact persons as you wish. Required Fields: - Primary Contact - Title - Phone Number - Alternate Contact options available Additional Business Details: - Hazards on Site (hazardous materials, animals on site, etc.) - Is your business equipped with an alarm system? (Yes/No) - Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) on the Premise? (Yes/No) - Alarm Company Name - Alarm Company Phone Number - Hours of Operation - Special Instructions for Police/Emergency Services (including finding your business or accessing the property) - Name of Person Completing Form - Date Completed
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Vacation Safety
Vacation Safety Before Leaving Complete a Vacation House Check Form and return to the Wayne Police Department Inform your neighbors of how long you expect to be away. Inform them if you will have a house-sitter. Have a friend or neighbor pick up mail and/or deliveries. Make arrangements to have the lawn mowed and leaves picked up. Simulate a "lived-in" appearance by using timers to run lights and a radio on and off during expected hours. On The Road Never carry large amounts of cash; use travelers checks. If you must carry a large sum of money, do not display it openly Keep a record of your traveler's check numbers and your credit card numbers in a safe place. Have the telephone numbers to call in case your checks or credit cards are lost or stolen Take only credit cards that you actually plan to use. Make a Xerox copy of all your cards before you leave home so you have a record of the card numbers. Be aware of your surroundings and never advertise your plans to strangers. This includes travel routines and the amount of cash you are carrying Car Rental and Security When renting a car, pick one whose operations you are familiar with. If not, take time to see where the lights, brakes, turn signals, windshield wipers, and spare tire are and how they work. Don't rent a car at night. Stay in the hotel and rent it in the morning Always lock your car when entering or leaving it. Park in well-lighted, busy areas and check the vehicle's interior and surrounding area before entering Always lock valuables out of sight. Always carry wallets, checkbooks and purses with you. Do not advertise that you are a tourist. Place maps and travel brochures on the glove compartment If you do become lost, drive to a public place to check the map. Don't stop along a street or the highway Sight-Seeing Remember the name and address of the hotel/motel where you are staying. Take a business card or a book of matches with the name of the hotel/motel. Ask for directions at a hotel/motel on how to get to those attractions you want to visit. Ask if there are any areas of town to avoid. Select your guides carefully Ask if there are any areas in town you should avoid. Stick to well-lighted main streets and public areas Only carry with you the cash you will need, and only in small denominations Hotel and Motel Security When staying overnight at a hotel or motel, remember the following: Determine the most direct route to and from your room, to the fire escapes, elevators, and nearest phone When occupying or leaving your room, use all auxiliary locking devices on doors and windows Identify anyone requesting entry to your room. Open the door only if you are certain that the person has a legitimate reason to enter your room. If in doubt, call the hotel/motel front desk Unpack and place belongings in the closet and dresser. Arrange your things so you'll know if anything is missing. When you leave your room, close up your suitcase. Suitcases should always be locked so they cannot be used to carry your property out of your room Never leave money, checks, credit cards or car keys in the room. Take them with you. Place extra cash, expensive jewelry or other valuables (furs, gems, gold, or silver) in the hotel/motel safe Report any lost/stolen items to the hotel/motel management and to the police Report to the management any suspicious movements in the corridors or rooms On the Town Never display large amounts of cash when making purchases. It is better to use traveler's checks or credit cards Men should carry wallets in an inside coat or trouser pocket A woman should hold her purse close to her side when walking. Be sure the purse is closed tightly and that the opening is facing the body. Don't stop to give money to panhandlers Be aware of your surroundings and those around you. If you feel threatened or uncomfortable, seek help
Business Emergency Contact Information Update
Business Emergency Contact Information Update Instructions This information will only be used in the event of an after-hours emergency or incident at your business. Information will not be shared outside of law enforcement agencies and the fire department. All information is optional. In the event of an incident, emergency responders may request that an authorized person respond to the business to reset a ringing alarm, provide helpful information, represent an owner's interests, or secure the property after a fire or break-in. It would be necessary for that person to respond with keys to the property, and a proper alarm code if applicable. Please provide the information requested below, providing as many details as possible. Contact information will be kept strictly confidential and only used for notification purposes by law enforcement and/or the fire department. If you have questions about how information will be stored and used, contact our dispatch center at (402)375-2626. Business Emergency Contacts Update Form Business Information: If your business name is indicated by any signage on the exterior of the building, list that business name. If the main phone number is answered with a recording or automated attendant, indicate an inside phone number by which an employee can be reached immediately, if one is available. A separate form should be filled out for each business location or physical address. Required Fields: - Business Name - Street Address - City - Zip - Business Phone Number - Business Email After Hours Contact(s): In the event of an emergency, the dispatch center will begin with the first emergency contact and proceed down the list until a responsible party is notified. List contacts in your preferred notification order preference. Information will only be used in the event of an emergency. List as many contact persons as you wish. Required Fields: - Primary Contact - Title - Phone Number - Alternate Contact options available Additional Business Details: - Hazards on Site (hazardous materials, animals on site, etc.) - Is your business equipped with an alarm system? (Yes/No) - Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) on the Premise? (Yes/No) - Alarm Company Name - Alarm Company Phone Number - Hours of Operation - Special Instructions for Police/Emergency Services (including finding your business or accessing the property) - Name of Person Completing Form - Date Completed
Non-Emergencies
Non-Emergencies Reporting a Non-Emergency Most of the calls that you and your neighbors place to the Wayne Police Department are for non-emergencies. For example, if you discover that a crime has occurred, such as a burglary or theft but you did not witness the incident and don't know when it happened, you should call the non-emergency line (402) 375-2626 (24 hours a day). You can assist the Wayne Police Department in deterring crime by reporting potential criminal activity BEFORE a crime has been committed or completed. Following are examples of suspicious activity that you should report to the police: Suspicious Persons Going door-to-door in a residential area. Burglars often case an area by simply knocking on doors to see if anyone is home. If a stranger knocks on your door, take the time to check them. If you don't, you may unwittingly be sending a burglar on to continue their search. Non-residents entering a yard. Be wary of strangers you see entering neighbor's property. Try calling your neighbor and then call the police if you're still unsure. Waiting in front of a house. If you see a stranger loitering near a home you know is unoccupied, they may be acting as a lookout for a burglary. Forcing entrance to a home or vehicle. Some burglars are so brazen that a casual observer may assume that someone has simply locked themselves out. Be alert! Suspicious Vehicles Slow moving vehicles. Burglars sometimes look for their target by driving aimlessly about, passing by repeatedly. Parked, occupied vehicles. Burglars also will park their car and strike the home of someone they see leaving. Vans and trucks. Be wary of a large vehicle you've never seen before parked next to a home or in a driveway. Verify that it belongs there. Remember, trust your instincts. If you observe something that just doesn't seem right, follow through. Don't say to yourself, "It's probably nothing and besides, the police are probably too busy to check it out". Actually, police officers would much rather respond to your call and have it result in a false alarm than to miss an opportunity to prevent a crime or apprehend a criminal.
Help Solve Crime
The citizens of Wayne are truly the eyes and ears of the Wayne Police Department. While police officers engage the investigation and apprehension of criminal offenders we can't do our job without the help of you, the public we serve. If you see something suspicious in your neighborhood, please report it. You may be preventing a neighbor, or even yourself, from becoming the victim of a crime. Wayne enjoys a relatively low crime rate, as compared to the other First Class Cities in Nebraska, but we are not immune. The best way to keep our community crime free is the active cooperation of the citizens and the police department. If you see a crime report it immediately. If you are the victim of a crime, report it. We can't keep an accurate record of our crime rate if the crimes go unreported. If you hear a rumor that you think may help solve a crime call us. It is our job to discern if the rumor is just that or if the information is relevant to an investigation. For us to keep our crime rate low we must work as a team. We'll do our part, please do yours. To report a crime or to give information you can call the Wayne Police Department at 375-2626 or call Nebraska CrimeStoppers at 1-800-422-1494.
Anonymous Tips
Nebraska CrimeStoppers CrimeStoppers is a program that is used throughout the United States and other countries. It's basic purpose is to provide a network to allow crime-solving tips from the public to be forwarded to Law Enforcement authorities. This network is setup in such a way to allow the caller to remain completely anonymous, which encourages people to report illegal activity. It also allows for cash rewards to be paid to citizens who report illegal activity to the police. This also encourages people to call in tips. Nebraska CrimeStoppers started the program in 1989. A board consisting of citizens at large, law enforcement officers, and members of the media governs it. When someone calls the Nebraska CrimeStoppers toll free number (1-800-422-1494) they speak with a Nebraska State Patrol dispatcher. The caller is assigned a confidential identity number in order to allow them to remain completely anonymous. The Information is forwarded to the Nebraska CrimeStoppers coordinator. The information is immediately relayed to the to the Wayne Police Department if the information received pertains to a Wayne criminal investigation. The Wayne Police Department and the Nebraska State Patrol encourage the use of this program in order to promote public safety in our community and across the state. This is a highly successful program all over the country and many crimes are solved by its use. Remember, Call 1-800-422-1494 to report information that could lead to the solving of a crime or the whereabouts of wanted persons. Remain completely anonymous and be eligible to collect cash rewards up to $1,000.00.
Wanted Persons List
Wanted Persons List Active warrants for Wayne County Court and Wayne District Court are maintained by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Wayne County Sheriff's Office Active Warrant List Any questions on specific information regarding warrants need to be directed to Wayne County Court (402)375-1622 or Wayne District Court (402)375-2260.
Senior Center Menu & Newsletter - July 2026
The page displays the Wayne Senior Center Newsletters & Menus section of the City of Wayne website. It includes two main newsletter categories: General Newsletters and Menu & Activities Newsletters. Each section offers options to 'View Most Recent' and 'View All' items. Navigation controls are available including slideshow arrows (Slideshow Left Arrow and Slideshow Right Arrow) and standard pagination controls (Arrow Left and Arrow Right). The page appears to be a repository for accessing senior center programming information and dining menus.
View Archive
The page presents a searchable archive interface for the City of Wayne's News Flash system. It allows users to view all archived categories and items with filtering options including start date, start time, end date, end time, and search functionality. The archive contains entries organized chronologically and by category, with each entry showing the item name, published date, and archived date. Categories include: Utility News, Training, Police, City of Wayne News Flash, Recreation, Website Updates, Home - News Carousel, Green Team, Future of the Electric Industry, various snow plow alerts, parking updates, library closures, city council agendas and packets, planning commission meetings, employment opportunities, community events, and numerous other municipal announcements spanning from September 2009 through August 2012.
9-1-1 Center
9-1-1 Center When Should I Use 911? Perhaps the most important thing to remember about 911 is when to use it. It is not meant to be used to contact the Police Department about routine matters. 911 is solely used to report emergencies. What is an Emergency? An emergency is when IMMEDIATE Police, Fire, or Medical assistance is necessary to protect life or property. Call 911: (FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY) - To report a fire - To save a life and for all medical emergencies - To stop a crime in progress or report one that has just occurred Call (402)375-2626: (DO NOT CALL 911) - When a crime has already occurred and the offenders are no longer on scene - For nuisance calls (e.g. barking dogs, landscape and construction noise) - To obtain information from the Police Department - To speak with an officer - For non-emergency situations Reporting an Emergency (9-1-1) To obtain the best possible police response, you should be prepared to efficiently report all crime and suspicious activity to the police. Some situations warrant using the 9-1-1 emergency number while others should be phoned in to the 24-hour non-emergency line. The following guidelines are offered to assist you in determining which number to use: A police emergency may be any crime in progress that you are aware of or are observing. A crime that has just been committed against you or one that you just witnessed. For example, you have just had your purse snatched and/or vehicle description may help the police make an apprehension. The 9-1-1 number can be dialed from any telephone and will go directly to the Wayne Police Department's Communication Center. You can also dial 9-1-1 from any coin operated telephone without depositing any money. In order for the police to respond to an emergency, let the dispatcher take control of the conversation. He or she will ask you a series of questions to learn exactly what is taking place. Depending on the type of call, the dispatcher will ask: - What happened? - Where it happened? - Your name, phone number, and location - Suspect(s) description - Weapon, if any - Vehicle, if any, and its direction of travel - Identifiable features of house or building - Pet(s) on premises, if any - Injuries, if any Speak as calmly as you can. In an emergency seconds count. The faster the dispatcher can get the information from you and to an officer the faster your emergency can be dealt with. Remember, even though you are in a hurry each question that you're asked is designed to add a piece to the "picture" so that arriving officers, firemen, or EMS personnel can take precautions for what may be a dangerous situation. The more complete the picture, the quicker and safer the outcome will be for all concerned.
City of Wayne Alert Center Available for Community Notifications
Alert Center - City of Wayne official alert and notification system
City of Wayne Transportation Services Available to Residents
Transportation Services - City of Wayne official page for transportation services information.
Access City of Wayne Meeting Agendas and Public Records
City of Wayne Agenda Center - Access to meeting agendas, minutes, and public records
City of Wayne Offers Virtual Meeting Access for Residents
Virtual Meetings - City of Wayne provides details on how residents can access and participate in virtual meetings conducted by the city government.
Chief of Police and Welcome
Chief of Police | Wayne, NE - Official Website Chief of Police Welcome On behalf of the men and women of the Wayne Police Department who serve our community it is my pleasure to welcome you to your Police Department. We serve a population of over 5,500 and are tasked with fulfilling a wide range of law enforcement functions, both for the community and Wayne State College. Duties Our duties include, but are not limited to: - Protection of life and property - Preservation of public peace - Crime prevention and education - Enforcement of state and local law - Apprehension of known and suspected criminals Responsibilities The Chief serves as the chief executive officer of the Police Department and is responsible for achieving the Police Department's overall objectives. To carry out these objectives, the Chief relies on a dedicated staff of seven sworn police officers and five full-time dispatchers. The men and women of your Police Department work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year. Because of our size, many of us wear several hats and serve multiple functions, such as developing this webpage, allowing us to better serve you.
Communications
Communications Overview The Wayne Police Department is staffed with five full-time dispatchers. The dispatch center is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our dispatch center dispatches for: - Wayne Police Department - Wayne County Sheriff's Office - Wayne Volunteer Fire Department - Winside Volunteer Fire Department - Carroll Volunteer Fire Departments - Providence Medical Center ambulance - Wayne State College campus security The dispatch center is also the after hours answering point for Haven House. Responsibilities Dispatchers are responsible for not only dispatching law enforcement and fire department resources, and answering 911 calls, but also assist the municipal utilities department with billing, handle Salvation Army requests, issue dog, cat and bicycle licenses, issue burn permits on behalf of the fire department, process all parking citations, handle after-hours call outs for the municipal electric, street, and water departments, operate the NCIS/NCIC national law enforcement computer system, including the entering and verification of arrest warrants and protection orders. Additionally, dispatchers constantly monitor our weather conditions. Dispatchers call out weather spotters and activate warning sirens, when necessary. Dispatchers are also involved in transcribing recorded statements and writing up reports, as well as being responsible for entering and maintaining a majority of the data in the Computer Aided Dispatch computer system. Business Emergency Contact Update In the event of an emergency at a local business law enforcement, fire department, or rescue may require a key holder to respond to the business. Our dispatch center is asking for the help of business owners to keep our database updated so if an emergency were to happen, key holders and business owners can be contacted after-hours in a timely manner. To help with this process, we now offer a convenient form for business owners or managers to complete. This form is able to be completed on the computer or printed off and filled out. Click the link below to access the business contact update form to complete online: Business Contact Update Form (Submit Online) Click the link below to access the business contact update form to print and submit: Business Contact Update Form (Print and Submit)
City of Wayne Highway 35 Expressway Association Information
Highway 35 Expressway Association
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